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Mineral Wells, Texas

Introduction to Mineral Wells, Texas

Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto county, is 46 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 16,946.

Mineral Wells History

The area now known as Mineral Wells was first settled in the late 1870s. James Alvis Lynch and his family were the early settlers. The Lynch family drilled a well in the city in the summer of 1880. Though the water tasted funny in the beginning, the family soon realized that the water had medicinal powers. In fact, Mineral Wells was so named because of its mineral springs. The town of Mineral Wells was established in the fall of 1881, and Mr. Lynch became the first mayor.

Mineral Wells and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park
  • Palo Pinto Museum
  • Possum Kingdom State Park
  • Fort Richardson State Historical Park
  • Pate Museum of Transportation
  • Fort Worth Zoo

Things To Do In Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells is home to Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Visitors can also spend their leisure hours at Elmhurst Park, Lion Park, and Little Rock School House Museum. The city boasts of a number of churches including Pentecostal Church of God, Assembly of God in Christ Holiness Church, and Saint Mark Lutheran Church. The Possum Kingdom State Park and Palo Pinto Museum are also worth visiting.

Mineral Wells Transportation

Air transportation is available from Fort Worth NAS JRB/ Carswell Field Airport.

Mineral Wells Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Tarleton State University, Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University, and Tarrant County College.

High Points

Mineral Wells strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mineral Wells Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mineral Wells Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mineral Wells, TX

Comparing Mineral Wells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime22

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